Borovo Naselje in Vukovarsko-Srijemska Županija
Destination Guide Croatia

Battle of Vukovar

The Battle of Vukovar (Croatian: Bitka za Vukovar, Serbian: Битка за Вуковар, Bitka za Vukovar) was an 87-day siege of Vukovar in eastern Croatia by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various paramilitary forces from Serbia, between August and November 1991. Before the Croatian War of Independence the Baroque town was a prosperous, mixed community of Croats, Serbs and other ethnic groups.

Located at 45.3742, 18.9625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1991 in Croatia, Battles involving Serbia, Battles of the Croatian War of Independence, Republic of Serbian Krajina, Sieges, Urban warfare, Serbian war crimes in the Croatian War of Independence, Vukovar

Borovo Selo killings

The Borovo Selo killings of 2 May 1991 (known in Croatia as the Borovo Selo massacre, Croatian: Pokolj u Borovom Selu and in Serbia as the Borovo Selo incident, Serbian: Инцидент у Боровом Селу) was one of the first military engagements which led to the breakup of Yugoslavia. At least 12 Croatian policemen and 3 Serb militiamen were killed during a gun battle in the largely Serb-populated village of Borovo Selo near Vukovar in eastern Croatia.

Located at 45.381, 18.9575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1991, 1991 in Croatia, Croatian War of Independence, Battles of the Croatian War of Independence, Battles involving Serbia

Eltz Manor

Eltz Manor is a Baroque castle in Vukovar, Croatia. The 18th century manor is the location of the Vukovar City Museum. The manor, as it previously appeared, is depicted on the reverse of the Croatian 20 kuna banknote, issued in 1993 and 2001. After four years of restorations, it was completely restored to its pre-war appearance in October 2011.

Located at 45.3575, 18.995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Castles in Croatia, Museums in Croatia, Houses completed in 1751

Borovo Naselje

Borovo Naselje is a Vukovar borough located on the right bank of the Danube river in the Croatian region of Slavonia, 4 kilometers northwest of Vukovar town centre; elevation 90 m. The economy is based on rubber and shoe industries. The routes D2, D55 and D519 intersect in Borovo Naselje, connecting Vukovar to Osijek, Vinkovci and Dalj, respectively.

Located at 45.3833, 18.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Populated places in Vukovar-Syrmia County, Populated places on the Danube, Populated places in Syrmia

Polytechnic Lavoslav Ružička Vukovar

Polytechnic Lavoslav Ružička Vukovar or VELVUK (Croatian: Veleučilište Lavoslav Ružička u Vukovaru) is a polytechnic situated in Vukovar, Croatia. Polytechnic Lavoslav Ružička carries the educational programs of Trade Study, Administrative Studies and Physiotherapy Study. Classes are taught in Croatian language.

Located at 45.3584, 18.9947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities in Croatia, Schools in Croatia, Vukovar-Syrmia County schools

Church of St. Stephen, Borovo

The Church of St. Stephen in Borovo is a Serbian Orthodox church in eastern Croatia. The church was built in the period from 1761 to 1764. Under its patronage was carried out first educational activities in the village. Church is listed in Register of Cultural Goods of Croatia. Iconostasis with 49 icons and other inventory is also specifically listed in Register.

Located at 45.4032, 18.9814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Croatia, Religious buildings completed in 1764, 18th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Serbian Orthodox Church in Croatia, Serbian Orthodox buildings in Croatia, Vukovar-Syrmia County, Serbian Orthodox churches, Register of Cultural Goods of the Republic of Croatia